Programme / Project Manager | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; Wallington (NJ); On-site; USD 97,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Programme / Project Manager to drive the delivery of Genomics and related clinical digital projects. Based in Sutton and Wallington, the role involves collaboration across Trust sites and with external senior leaders.

Expect leadership in a matrix environment, PRINCE2 governance, and a focus on timely, within-budget outputs. The post holder will lead a portfolio of genomic digital initiatives, ensure milestones are met, and

Qualifications

• Senior Project Manager focused on healthcare
• Genomics projects experience preferred
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget
• Exceptional communication skills
• Leadership ability and matrix management expertise
• PRINCE2 practitioner level qualification

Responsibilities

• Manage development and delivery of strategic clinical digital projects, including Genomics.
• Provide programme governance and formal reports to Senior Responsible Officers and programme boards.
• Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.
• Liaise with business stakeholders and other PMs/Workstream Leads.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including NTGMS leadership.
• Ensure delivery in full compliance with the Trust’s PMO framework.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Genomics

Education

PRINCE2 Practitioner

Job description

Programme / Project Manager | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Company: The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £72,719 - £83,505 per annum

Hours: Full-time

Location: Wallington, SM6 0DX

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 29 Sept 2026

Closing date: 29 Oct 2026

Summary

Based at our offices in Sutton and Wallington, you will be at the heart of change, driving projects from inception to completion. The role will involve travel to other Trust sites.

What we’re seeking:

An Experienced Senior Project Manager.

Experience in the healthcare sector and ideally delivered genomics projects.

Proven track record of successfully delivering projects.

Exceptional communication skills.

You have demonstrated leadership ability and expertise in matrix management.

A PRINCE2 practitioner level qualification.

As the Programme Manager (Genomics), you’ll not only lead projects but also play a pivotal role in developing the professional skills of our team. Through peer reviews and personal development initiatives, you’ll ensure that each team member delivers project outputs to the highest standard, always on time and within budget.

Join us in shaping the future of healthcare at RMH..

The post-holder will be responsible for managing the development and delivery of a number of strategic clinical digital projects, including, but not limited to:

• The development and delivery of a comprehensive programme of digital projects to support expanded and /or improved clinical/laboratory service delivery, primarily related to Genomics. This consists of a complex set of sub-projects. The role will be supported by experienced subject matter experts.
• Provision of programme management governance and formal report submission to Senior Responsible Officers and to Trust Clinical Genomics / transformation programme boards.
• Responsibility for delivering projects on time, to budget and to agreed quality standards that meet business needs. The appointee will liaise with the key stakeholders from the business and the Digital Diagnostics Programme, working closely with other Programme and Project Managers and Workstream Leads.
• There will be a requirement for the post holder to liaise with external stakeholders, specifically senior leadership at the North Thames Genomics Medicine Service (NTGMS).
• Responsible for the effective delivery of key strategic Genomic data & digital programmes along with some Pathology projects where appropriate.
• To deliver all projects in full compliance with the Trust’s PMO framework.
• Ensure delivery of key elements against agreed milestones, budget and timelines with demonstration of success, outcomes measure and key performance indicators.
• Responsible for programme planning, including project reporting, monthly highlight reports, updating the risk logs, producing exception reports and ensuring that all work remains on target to deliver agreed objective.
• Ability to work as part of a larger team and when required independently.

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That’s why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification

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This advert closes on Sunday 4 Oct 2026